Join ALPADIA’s team to make summer 2026 an unbelievable experience! We are looking for highly motivated people, who have the ability to engage and inspire young students, and who are looking for an enriching and educational experience themselves. The role involves managing and promoting the wellbeing of students, ensuring the delivery of afternoon activities and excursions, and holding daily meetings with the activity team.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing or coordinating activities in a summer camp, youth programme, or educational/recreational environment.
- Experience supervising and supporting Activity Leaders or similar staff teams.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and deliver a varied and engaging activity programme.
- Experience ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff and participants.
- Good understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk assessment procedures.
- Ability to handle logistics, scheduling, and last-minute changes efficiently.
- Creative approach to designing and improving activity programmes.
- Confident in managing behaviour and resolving conflicts calmly and fairly.
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in education, recreation, youth work, sports, or event management.
- Energetic, proactive, and dependable.
- Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
- Positive, approachable, and motivating leader.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and camp demands.
- Passionate about providing a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for all participants.
- A high degree of IT competency - Outlook & MS Office (specifically Excel)
Benefits
- A developing and enriching summer experience
- The chance to make long term connections and friends
- Meaningful engagement with international students and the chance to give back
- A sense of belonging with many returning staff members each year
- Development of your social, relationship and leadership skills
- Join a booming community of Alpadia staff members who return each year.
- Start or continue your professional development (CPD) in a supportive coaching environment
- An industry competitive salary
- Role training and the opportunity for experiential learning throughout
- An unforgettable experience in a dynamic atmosphere
- Attractive bonus options for returners and the possibility of career progression
